Scandinavia · ALTA TOURS
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 alta tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Spend one hour at Sami Siida meeting and feeding reindeer with an English or Norwegian-speaking guide. Guides such as Mi, Mia, and Jack explain Sámi traditions, reindeer husbandry, and daily life, often continuing the conversation in a lavvu tent over a hot drink.
“Thanks to the guild! Very kind and passionate 🫶🏻 I recommend!! (just be careful with the buses, there aren't many)”
Join an English- or Norwegian-speaking crew from Havneveien 24 for a three-hour Alta Fjord whale and seabird cruise. Warm suits, indoor viewing, outdoor decks, coffee, tea, and biscuits are included. Autumn and winter herring can bring orcas, humpbacks, fin whales, sea eagles, and seabirds close to the boat.
“Great atmosphere on a small group on a great catamaran and we saw a lot of humpback and orca”
Ride into the Alta Fjord countryside with a guide such as Steven, Diamela, or Roger, stopping where clouds and solar activity offer the best chance of aurora. Expect warm suits and boots, local stories, snacks, photos, and a return to Alta just after midnight.
“Much thanks the reliable guide leaded us to a spot to see the extraordinary aurora at a cloudy night. I am so impressed especially I failed to watch the light with a clear night the day before. Highly recommended for everyone who want to have a nice aurora tour. PS. The lovely dog in the guide's home is a bonus.”
Join Alta Adventure in Alta for a four-hour aurora hunt in a small group of up to 13 people. Guides such as Stig, Diamela, Steve, and Sebastian drive toward clearer skies, share local stories, provide warm clothing when available, and serve hot chocolate with snacks.
“We had a really fun and personal experience going on the tour with Steve. Even though the weather was challenging, he had a good plan and we were able to find the lights and learn about the area!”
Join Valerie and the local crew aboard Sea Runner for a four-hour whale safari from Alta Harbor. Search the Altafjord for orcas, humpback whales, sea lions, dolphins, and sea eagles while staying warm in the heated cabin. Step outside for close views when conditions allow, then warm up with coffee, tea, and cookies.
“Fabulous day! Within 20 minutes of leaving the port we were watching humpbacks and Orca up close - amazing! Valerie is clearly very passionate about the local area and its wildlife whilst giving her clients a once in a lifetime experience. Would definitely recommend”
Travel by minibus from Alta to Gargia, suit up in thermal gear, and learn to drive your own husky team with guides Linda and Adam. The route runs from pine forest to the open Finnmarksvidda plateau, followed by coffee, snacks, dog care, and stories at the historic Gargia mountain lodge.
“Brilliant day - well organised with very friendly and professional guides. It was such great fun and we had fabulous weather conditions (bit hot for the dogs but great for the humans who aren’t used to the minus numbers!). We were well looked after from pick up to drop off.”
Join Captain Einstein and a maximum of 10 people for a 2 to 4 hour cruise from Fiskerihavna. You’ll explore Alta Fjord, watch for sea eagles, cormorants, porpoises, and whales, and hear stories about Tirpitz, ore mining, and the Northern Lights Observatory.
“Bellissimo tour, abbiamo visto diversi animali marini e la guida ci ha spiegato molte cose interessanti anche sulla pesca e la vita di mare in Norvegia. Ha fatto molta attenzione alla sicurezza e all’abbigliamento, considerate le temperature artiche. Consigliato assolutamente!”
Leave Alta for the 150-year-old Gargia Lodge, learn snowmobile basics, and ride the old postal road toward Beskades on Finnmarksvidda. You’ll share a machine, switch driver and passenger, and stop for coffee, tea, and local snacks. A valid B-class license is required to drive.
“This was an excellent experience/adventure. Great fun. Just myself, father and tour guide, who was really great 👍🏻”
From Alta, guide Stig or another Alta Adventure guide takes you by minibus to Finnmarksvidda for a five-hour snowmobile safari. You will learn to drive, cross frozen lakes, stop at a mountain cabin, watch for reindeer and sled teams, and warm up with drinks and snacks.
“This was the highlight of our 12-day Viking Cruise to Norway. The owner, /guide Stig is an amazing individual. He picked us up promptly at the cruise port and informed us that we were the only people on the tour. It was therefore my wife and I and stig for 3 hours on the snowmobiles covering 40 km. The entire time was spent under a 3-hour sunrise with colors that put the Northern lights to shame. We have been fortunate on this trip to have perfect weather and today was no exception. What made it even more enjoyable. was watching a trail of 20 plus snowmobiles that was undoubtedly the…”
From Alta, ride to Gargia for a small-group night run with your own husky team. Guides such as Adam and Linda teach you to drive, then lead you through pine forest and onto Finnmarksvidda. Warm clothing, hot drinks, local stories, and time with the dogs are included.
“so fun!! the owner was very clear and gave great instructions. takes care of the dogs well”
Meet Æventyr in central Alta, ride to Gargia Lodge, then follow the old postal road by snowmobile toward Beskades at the edge of Finnmarksvidda. You share a machine and switch drivers halfway. Guides such as Rodger, John, Jakub, and Marion provide instruction, warm gear, drinks, and help with aurora viewing.
“Although we didn’t see the northern lights it was great fun on the snowmobiles. Excellent helpful guides.”
Meet Æventyr in central Alta, then travel to the harbor where whales were last seen. A small group of up to 12 rides a fast RIB through Arctic fjords to search for humpbacks and orcas. Warm suits, gloves, goggles, shoes, drinks, snacks, and an English-speaking guide are included.
“Es war eine wunderschöne Tour. Unser Guide hat uns dicht an die Wale gebracht. Wenn man Wale beobachten möchte, dann so :-)”
Join an English-speaking Sami guide inside a traditional lavvu near Alta. Hear personal stories about Sami life, try handcrafted clothing, enjoy coffee, tea, and Masi cake by the fire, then feed reindeer. This 1.5-hour visit is gentle, practical, and best suited to visitors dressed for the cold.
“Great fun meeting the reindeer, and learning about the Sami culture was fascinating. Our host/guide was excellent in every respect 😃”
Join a captain and up to seven other guests for a four-hour winter cruise from Fiskerihavna into Alta Fjord. Look for sperm whales, orcas, hourglass dolphins, and porpoises while staying warm in a coverall with hot drinks. Whale sightings are never guaranteed, but seals and dolphins may still make the trip worthwhile.
Meet your English-speaking guide at Æventyr Adventure Store in Alta, hear a short Aurora lesson, then ride by minibus to promising viewing spots. Warm overalls, boots, gloves, tripod rental, hot drinks, and snacks are included. Guide Rose has led a memorable fjord stop and mountain lookout search.
“Great tour. Many thanks to Rose, everything worked out really well. The first stop at the fjord parking lot was a 100% hit. The second stop at the top of the mountain was a 33% hit to see the northern lights. The view was an experience both times though.”
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